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Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

LSU names interim executive director of Pennington Biomedical Research Center

A world-renowned obesity researcher and professor emerita at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical  Research Center has...

Gov. Edwards says funding for new river bridge looks iffy

Baton Rouge Area Chamber President and CEO Adam Knapp said earlier this week that...

Lyft to compete with Uber for Baton Rouge riders

Baton Rouge residents will have another transportation option at their fingertips beginning Thursday, with...

Metro Council considering oversight for Council on Aging

Two Metro Council members will push for oversight measures for the East Baton Rouge...

Higher than average sale prices for some flooded Baton Rouge homes baffles appraiser

As more and more insurance money pours into Baton Rouge following the August flood,...

Attracting, retaining talent as important for Capital Region economy as it is LSU football

Talent—and the importance of both attracting and retaining it—emerged as a leading theme of...

Metro Council battle brewing over Planning Commission board seat

In what could be a significant shake up to the Planning Commission, Metro Councilman...

Gladney, BancorpSouth settle lawsuit over Greens at Millerville

After more than six years of contentious court battles, developer Windy Gladney and BancorpSouth...

Long-awaited Highland Park Marketplace lifestyle center to open in the fall

The fourth phase of the Highland Park Marketplace—which will include tenants such as Bengals and...

Cassidy to introduce his ACA replacement plan next week

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy has received his “marching orders” from President-elect Donald Trump: Replace...
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